EVELYN'S TINY FUDGE TARTS

Evelyn's Tiny Fudge Tarts image

Provided by Susan McGreevy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c butter or margarine
3 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla
FUDGE FILLING
1/4 c butter or margarine
1 egg yolk
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 c finely chopped nuts or flaked coconut

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour. Mix flour and salt, cut in butter. Add water and vanilla. Mix well with a fork. Mix into a dough. Use 1/2 of dough at a time.
2. Roll out 1/16th of an inch thick on cloth covered board sprinkled with sugar. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Spread 1 level teaspon of fudge filling (see below) in center of each square. Bring corners to center; seal together. Place sealed side up or down on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.
3. Fudge Filling: Mix thoroughly: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup cocoa, and 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts or flaked coconuts.